Lead Experiences

Virtual Orientation

Dec. 14, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m. • Virtual

Meet your Rising Rural Health Leaders cohort, learn what to expect and begin setting goals for your experience. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the program and the opportunities available to help you make the most of your time in Rising Rural Health Leaders.

Rural Health Leadership Institute

Jan. 21, 2027, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 pm • In Person

Kick off your Rising Rural Health Leaders experience with an interactive day focused on your professional growth and the future of rural healthcare. Develop your leadership and networking skills, explore innovation in healthcare, connect with mentors and healthcare leaders, and receive professional resources, including a leadership assessment and professional headshot, to support your next steps.

AHEC Rising Rural Health Leaders is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a subaward of $1,000,000 as part of a financial assistance award made to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services totaling $203,670,005.21 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.